Applications are now open for the taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026 for African journalists. This fully funded program will send 16 journalists to Berlin, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium. The deadline is tomorrow: March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. It targets journalists from 16 specific African countries. The theme is “Global Powers, Local Realities – Africa’s Future Amid Global Power Plays.” Participants get all travel covered plus an honorarium. This article covers requirements, benefits, and how to apply.
The program starts in April 2026 with a five-month hybrid phase. It includes joint Zoom seminars. Then comes a 12-day in-person workshop in Berlin and Brussels in September 2026. During the workshop, the group will create a bilingual print magazine in German and English. They will also produce a four-part podcast series.
Key Takeaways
- The program targets journalists from 16 African countries and strongly encourages women to apply, with fluent English required.
- It features a five-month hybrid phase followed by a 12-day in-person workshop in Berlin and Brussels to produce a magazine and podcast.
- Benefits include fully covered travel and an honorarium for participants’ work.
- Submit three work samples, a short CV, motivation letter, references, and English proof by March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM CET.
Here are the key requirements:
- Journalists from these 16 countries: Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
- Fluent English is required. This helps with communication among participants and speakers in Germany and Belgium. All seminars will be in English.
- Women journalists are strongly encouraged to apply.
The benefits make this a great chance:
- Fully covered travel expenses for stays in Berlin and Brussels.
- An honorarium for work on the magazine and podcast.
To apply, submit these items:
- Weblinks to three work samples.
- A short CV (max. 2,000 characters).
- A letter of motivation (max. 2,000 characters). Tip: Focus on the theme “Global Powers, Local Realities – Africa’s Future Amid Global Power Plays.” Use personal examples from your reporting.
- Two journalistic references, like editors-in-chief.
- If from a non-Anglophone country, a brief explanation of your English proficiency and how you learned it (max. 500 characters).
Act fast. The deadline is March 25, 2026, 11:59 PM CET. Apply via the official taz Panter Foundation webpage. Follow Opportunities for Africans for more updates.
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- Kwame Karikari Fact-checking and OSINT Fellowship 2026 for journalists.
- Ockenden International Prize for organizations helping refugees.
- Acumen/IKEA Social Entrepreneurship East Africa Accelerator Program.
The taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026 offers African journalists a unique chance to gain skills and create impactful media projects on global themes. With full travel coverage, an honorarium, and hands-on workshops in Berlin and Brussels, it’s a program worth pursuing. Apply today before the March 25, 2026, deadline to join this exciting opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries’ journalists can apply?
Journalists from Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, The Gambia, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are eligible.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET, so apply as soon as possible.
What documents do I need to submit?
You need weblinks to three work samples, a CV (max 2,000 characters), a motivation letter (max 2,000 characters), two references, and if needed, proof of English skills (max 500 characters).
What benefits does the program offer?
It covers all travel expenses to Berlin and Brussels plus an honorarium for creating the magazine and podcast.
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